Hiking Basics
Information on hiking in Washington, including basic gear and trail etiquette, camping recipes, lost & found, and flora & fauna guide.
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- Backpacking in the Tatoosh Range, by Dave Schiefelbein
It is important to head into the mountains prepared, and this is where you can find lots of information that can help you have a fun - and safe - time in Washington's backcountry.
In this section, you will find:
- Backcountry Food - Recipes, taste tests and apres hike dining to keep your tummy happy.
- Preparing for Hiking Season Part 1 - cleaning & storing gear, buying new stuff, preparing food, and first aid.
- Preparing for Hiking Season Part 2 - Backcountry Bookshelf. Guidebooks that the WTA staff like to use!
- Online Resources for Snowshoers & Skiers
- Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing Safety Information
- Local Winter Skills Courses - snowshoeing, avalanche training, winter camping and more.
- The Ten Essentials - What you need to bring on every hike.
- Leave No Trace principles - How to leave no trace of your visit.
- Lost & Found - Lost something? Found something? Post it here to reunite the item with its owner.
- Flora Guide - Identify flowers and plants that you see along the trail.
- Fauna Guide - Identify, and learn more about, the animals you see while hiking.
- Backcountry Kitchen - WTA's backcountry kitchen is on hiatus. It will be back better than ever in the Spring of 2008.
